Meta Ray-Ban Display vs RayNeo X3 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Which should you buy?
Untethered glasses with displays and cameras ($799 vs $1,299); the two 'full smart glasses' of 2025.
Buy the Meta Ray-Ban Display if…
- You want to spend $300 less ($799 vs $1099)
- You need the brighter 5000-nit display (vs 3500 nits)
- You want the lighter 69g fit (vs 76g)
- You need longer battery life (6 hours vs 1.5)
Buy the RayNeo X3 Pro if…
- You want the wider 30° field of view (vs 20°)
Verdict generated from the recorded spec differences shown in the table below — when a spec is missing for either product, it is left out rather than guessed.
Specs Comparison
| Specification | | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $799 | $1,099 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | full-color monocular waveguide display (right eye), LCoS light engine | Dual Micro-LED projectors, full color (16.77M colors) |
| Resolution | 600x600 | 640x480 |
| Pixels per degree | 42 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 20 | 30 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 90 | 60 |
| Brightness (nits) | 5000 | 3500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | 43 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | waveguide | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | -4.00 to +4.00 SPH+CYL, up to 4.00 CYL | Prescription lens inserts from $49 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 69 | 76 |
| Frame style | wayfarer | titanium |
| Color options | Black, Sand | Black |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| IP rating | IPX4 | IP52 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 6 | 1.5 |
| Charging method | folding charging case (USB-C) | USB-C |
| Charging time (min) | — | 0.75 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi 6, USB-C |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | on-device | on-device |
| Operating system | Meta AI app (iOS/Android companion) | RayNeo AIOS with Google Gemini 2.5 AI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1, 4GB RAM, 32GB storage |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 12 MP, 1440x1920 video @30fps, 3X zoom | 12MP (2×) |
| Microphones | 5 | 3 |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | — | 6DoF, head, SLAM |
| Gesture control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Meta AI | Google Gemini |
Buy the Meta Ray-Ban Display
Buy the RayNeo X3 Pro
Meta Ray-Ban Display vs RayNeo X3 Pro: FAQs
Which is cheaper: the Meta Ray-Ban Display or the RayNeo X3 Pro?
The Meta Ray-Ban Display costs $799 and the RayNeo X3 Pro costs $1099, making the Meta Ray-Ban Display $300 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the Meta Ray-Ban Display or the RayNeo X3 Pro?
The RayNeo X3 Pro has the larger field of view: Meta Ray-Ban Display measures 20 degrees vs 30 degrees for the RayNeo X3 Pro.
Which is lighter: the Meta Ray-Ban Display or the RayNeo X3 Pro?
The Meta Ray-Ban Display is lighter at 69g. The Meta Ray-Ban Display weighs 69g and the RayNeo X3 Pro weighs 76g.
Which has the brighter display: the Meta Ray-Ban Display or the RayNeo X3 Pro?
The Meta Ray-Ban Display is brighter at 5000 nits (Meta Ray-Ban Display: 5000 nits, RayNeo X3 Pro: 3500 nits).
What is the main difference between the Meta Ray-Ban Display and the RayNeo X3 Pro?
Based on recorded specs, the Meta Ray-Ban Display leads on price ($300 cheaper) while the RayNeo X3 Pro leads on field of view (10 degrees wider FOV).